Budget Controller

Primary Purpose Of The Job Responsible for providing budget control services to Engineering Department which includes but not limited to processing CAPEX/OPEX Budgets & AFEs, Invoices and Asset Capitalization. Required Experience And Skills - 7 years relevant experience in project cost budget control. - Prepare Work Program and Budget pack for Annual Budgets (CAPEX/OPEX/NON-ROUTINE) and ensure its accurately mapped in SAP. - Prepare Budget Revisions/Supplementary Budget and ensure appropriate justification and supporting documentation is valid and sufficient. - Prepare AFEs with accuracy and ensure the requested AFE is in compliance with QatarEnergy Policy and Procedures. - Ensure compliance with and implementation of approved Budget Control related Procedures and Work Instructions. - Review reallocation journal / expenditure postings in SAP FI and advice proper allocation of AFE number and WBS Element. - Work in close coordination with the cost, planning & project team to ensure proper and timely recording of expenditure through Service Entry Sheets. - Provide solutions to the project team on budget issue and ensure invoices are processed and returned to Finance for payment within target dates. - Provide justification for monthly and quarterly variance and ensure the reasons are valid and obtain mitigation measures from cost, planning & project team. - Review the project status, CWIP and Completion Certificates to ensure capitalization process is in line with QatarEnergy Policy and Procedures. - Participate in continuous improvement of budget control activities. - Capacity to prepare ad-hoc reports for specific or certain budget and cost analyses when required. - Provide on-the-job coaching & development of Qatari staff Educational Qualifications - A university/college degree in financial accounting or CPA, ACCA CGMA or equivalent. - Working knowledge in SAP (e.g. PS, MM modules) essential. - Good knowledge of MS Office applications and Database particularly in Excel and PowerPoint